DAY 27 – Quick Recap

PREVIOUSLY – Maine Escape

Yesterday at the Maine Escape the plumbing and electrical were completed and I got my first sheets of drywall up on the ceiling and was able to cut out some recessed lights with a rotary saw. Continue reading →

DAY 23 – Shower Time

PREVIOUSLY – Maine Escape

Yesterday at the Maine Escape: I boxed in the stairs and built some more built-ins; R&D came, saw, and conquered the landscaping; Liz called for some reinforcements; and we took a video tour of the work done so far. Continue reading →

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